caftan
noun
caf·tan
ˈkaf-(ˌ)tan 
variants
or less commonly kaftan
: a usually cotton or silk ankle-length garment with long sleeves that is common throughout the Middle East
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The fashion trend has also spilled over into the world of celebrity dressing; see Katie Holmes’s shimmering caftan, Lindsay Lohan’s goth-lite gown, and Bella Hadid’s beaded rodeo look.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Nov. 2024
The only thing more flamboyant than Moorehead’s performance is her eye makeup, and her retina-singing psychedelic wardrobe is an inspiration to caftan enthusiasts everywhere.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Anderson paired the caftan with pointed-toe neutral pumps.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
Emily finds Mindy consoling herself with decadent room service in what looks like a floaty red caftan.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 12 Sep. 2024
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 25 Nov. 2024
The only thing more flamboyant than Moorehead’s performance is her eye makeup, and her retina-singing psychedelic wardrobe is an inspiration to caftan enthusiasts everywhere.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Anderson paired the caftan with pointed-toe neutral pumps.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Oct. 2024
Emily finds Mindy consoling herself with decadent room service in what looks like a floaty red caftan.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Caftan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caftan. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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